FOI Task D Assessment and Critique Flashcards
Assessment
To determine how a student is progressing in the course
Purpose of Assessment (PACH)
Provides feedback
Allows student to know progress
Contributes to develop of ADM
Helps instructors see deficiencies
Characteristics of an Effective Assessment (FASTCOCO)
Flexible - roll with the punches
Acceptable - student accept the instructor
Specific - not bored
Thoughtful - be nice about it
Comprehensive - covers strength & weaknesses
Objective - must be honest based on facts
Constructive - provide positive feedback
Organized
Traditional Assessment (DRCOVU)
Discriminate - Compares students Reliable - yields same results Comprehensive - complete Objective - not open ended Valid - measure what is suppose to Usable - understandable
Authentic Assessment
The student is asked to perform real-world tasks, and demonstrate a meaningful application of skills
and competencies
Characteristics of Effective Oral Assessment (ABCP)
- Apply to the subject of instruction
- Be brief and concise, but also clear and definite
- Center on only one idea
- Present a challenge to the student
Types of Questions to Avoid (POTBIT)
Puzzle Overuse Tossup Bewilderment Irrelevant Trick
Types of Critique
Student led Written Instructor/Student Small group Self Individual student to student
Instructor/Student Critique
The instructor leads a group discussion in which students offer criticism of a performance
Written Critique
Students can keep written assessments and refer to them whenever they wish
Student led Critique
- A learner is asked to lead the assessment
- This can generate learner interest and learning, and be effective
Small Group Critique
Small groups are assigned a specific area to analyze and present their findings on
Self-Critique
A student critiques their own personal performance
Individual student Critique by another student
Another student is requested to present the entire assessment
